Does linking long term research sites to an ‘observatory of rural change’ make sense in the context of the research we are proposing?

Does linking long term research sites to an ‘observatory of rural change’ make sense in the context of the research we are proposing?
Analysing the strength of the feedback can help
Many factors were involved, including
Declining profitability of cattle and sheep ranching
Rising demand for hunting and ecotourism
Deteriorating on-farm security
Intergenerational lifestyle changes
But, because of cross-scale interactions, there often is not a single ‘optimum’ scale
Rather than go for a ‘best compromise’, an integrated multiscale approach is recommended
The rules of engagement are
Work within the framework
Agree to share information ie explicit, formal quadrant
Have an institutional framework for resolving conflicts
A ‘stakeholder board’ and a ‘technical panel’
Pay attention to the ‘soft’ issues
Provide opportunities to bond as a team
Get the balance right between disciplines and personalities

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